Maddie's POV
I was studying the whole weekend but it was difficult to focus when Mariko was on my mind. I was expecting a text or something from him but I knew that it would never happen. Yet, I was still hopeful. With my disappointment, I sat with my studies. My mother called me too, but it was mostly to do with what she was up to and nothing further about my father.
I was catching up with my work at my desk. I came in early to Sternpoint because I was excited about seeing Mariko. With all that had happened with Ash, my feelings for Mariko always won. I kept on looking towards the hallway as employees filed in and were chatting away. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Mariko walking down the hallway until he disappeared from sight without looking my way. He had a laptop bag slung over
